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Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 969
G
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine, to
avoid the risk of accidents, or damage
to the machine.
M.-Nr. 05 537 010

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions for Washing machine W 969 It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accidents, or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 537 010...
  • Page 2 Old appliances contain materials which can be recycled. Please contact your The transport and protective packing dealer, your local waste collection cen- has been selected from materials which tre or scrap merchant about potential are environmentally friendly for disposal recycling schemes. and can normally be recycled.
  • Page 3 ......... . 2 Disposal of the packing material .
  • Page 4 ........... . . 22 Programme selection .
  • Page 5 ..........40 The programme does not start.
  • Page 6 a Electric supply cable f Drum door b Inlet hose (pressurised to 70 bar) g Access panel for drain pump and fil- c Flexible drain hose (with detachable h Four height adjustable feet swivel elbow) d Detergent dispenser drawer i Emergency door release and drain- e Facia panel with controls...
  • Page 7 button button To switch the machine ON or OFF or for Spin speed, Rinse hold and With- to interrupt a programme. out final spin. button opens the machine door. shows the selected spin speed. button starts the wash programme. Can be turned clockwise and anti-clockwise.
  • Page 8 Any other applications may be danger- Repairs should only be undertaken by a ous. The manufacturer is not liable for Miele approved engineer. damage resulting from improper use or Ensure current is not supplied to the operation.
  • Page 9 Faulty components must only be exchanged for Miele original spare Turn off the stopcock if the ma- parts. Only when these parts are fitted chine is to be left for any length of can the safety standards of the ma- time (e.g.
  • Page 10 If in doubt, contact the Miele Customer Service Dept. or your Miele Dealer. Before discarding an old machine unplug it. Render the plug useless. Textiles which have been...
  • Page 11 – Use the Short wash option for nor- – Water consumption and energy us- age are determined by the size of the mally or very lightly soiled laundry. load. Load to the maximum recom- – Do not exceed the amounts of deter- mended for the programme selected.
  • Page 12 Before using the machine for the first Several factors including the water time ensure that it is correctly in- hardness level in your area will affect stalled and connected. See the rele- how much detergent you should use. vant section under "Installation". The small dial in the detergent dis- Also check that the fluff filter is se- penser drawer can be set purely as a...
  • Page 13 ^ Sort the washing by colour and by care label symbols. Most garments The headings numbered (A,B,C,...) have a textile care label in the collar show the operating sequence and can or side seam. be used as a brief guide. Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately sev- eral times before being included in a...
  • Page 14 Door Unfold washing and load loosely in the – The programme selector should be drum. To achieve best results it is ad- pointing to Finish, the indicator light Anti crease/Finish is lit up in the visable to make up mixed loads con- sisting of both large and small items.
  • Page 15 ^ Press the "Spin" button enough times ^ Press the relevant button. until the indicator light for the re- quired end spin speed lights up. Indicator light = selected In some programmes the maximum Indicator light = not selected spin speed is limited. The machine will An additional option that has been se- not allow a higher spin speed to be se- lected can be de-selected by pressing...
  • Page 16 When the Finish indicator light comes on the laundry can be removed from Otherwise there is a danger of objects the drum: being placed inadvertently in the drum. Door If these remained unnoticed and were washed in the next load, they could damage the washing.
  • Page 17 The door opened when: Washing can be added or removed af- – the suds temperature is above ter the programme has already started, – the additional option Water plus has when using the following programmes. been selected, – COTTONS – programme locking is switched on, –...
  • Page 18 To select a different programme pro- ceed as follows: ^ With the I-ON/0-OFF button switch off ^ Press the I-ON/0-OFF button. the appliance. ^ To continue with the same ^ Turn the programme selector to Fin- ish . programme press the I-ON/0-OFF button again.
  • Page 19 All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suit- Hardness Type of Hardness °dH range water level in German able, including liquid, compact (con- (hardness) mmol / l centrated), tablets, liquid tablets and soft 0 - 1.3 0 - 7 special application detergents.
  • Page 20 First add detergent and then the water softener. Dispense detergent as specified for soft water areas. Miele do not recommend connecting the machine to a household water soft- ener. If you wash using several components (e.g. special application detergents), i = Compartment for pre-wash.
  • Page 21 ^ Open the lid of compartment p. ^ Add fabric conditioner or texturiser to the compartment p. ^ Turn the programme selector to Starch . ^ Select a spin speed. ^ Press the START button. ^ Measure and prepare starch in ac- cordance with the manufacturer’s in- structions.
  • Page 22 Cottons and linen fabrics, e.g. bed linen, table 95°C to 30°C 1200 linen, towelling, jeans, underwear, T-shirts, nap- pies. Wash load as for standard tests 60°C 1200 (60°C) white nylon, white polyester fabrics (50°C), 60°C to 30°C coloured nylon, polyester, cotton and viscose fab- rics with special finishes, acrylic, cotton fabrics, coloured polyester / cotton fabrics, (40°/30°C) min- imum iron fabrics not washable at higher tempera-...
  • Page 23 – 5 kg Soak With heavily soiled items select Soak or Pre-wash . Wash – Pre-wash dark colours in liquid detergent. – Short For normally soiled items select Short . – Water plus (Option 1,2,3,4) 5 kg For test institutes: Programme setting for tests according to EN 60456 Stan- dard Programme –...
  • Page 24 Soak optional optional optional – Pre-wash optional optional optional – ß ß ß ß Main wash Top-up rinse from 75°C programmable – – – Graduated rinsing – from 50°C – – No. of rinses – normal 3 or 4 – part load –...
  • Page 25 high cotton high polyester content content – – – – optional optional ß – – – optional optional ß ß ß – – – – – – – – – ß – – – – – – – 3 or 4 –...
  • Page 26 (select the appropriate temperature ac- cording to the temperature on the care label symbol) Cottons Normal (maxi- Cottons, Minimum iron, Quick wash no bar mum) machine action and nor- mal spinning Synthetics Reduced (me- Delicates single bar dium) machine action and re- *If the gentle action option has been duced spinning programmed into your machine via the...
  • Page 27 Hand wash (if a temperature is not specified, use the low- est temperature or cold) Do not wash Dry clean Do not dry clean Suitable for chlorine bleach- Do not use chlorine bleach At normal temperature At low temperature Do not tumble dry Hot iron Medium hot iron Cool iron...
  • Page 28 To select an additional option to the ba- sic programme press the button for that option. The indicator light for the option – Programmes without pre-wash: button comes on. Add the total amount into compart- If an additional option is chosen which ment j or directly on to the wash- is incompatible with the basic ing in the drum.
  • Page 29 The water level increases in soak , A final spin is carried out at the end pre-wash , main wash and/or rinses , of each of the basic programmes, if a and / or an extra rinse can be carried spin speed had been selected.
  • Page 30 Programme locking prevents the ma- ^ Press the START button for at least 5 chine from being opened or the seconds. programme cancelled during a wash programme. Exception: The indicator light Anti-crease/Finish in the Sequence display flashes. ^ Select a programme, (see Brief guide ^ Turn the programme selector to the to washing correctly).
  • Page 31 The programmable functions enable the user to introduce further features as Increase in the water level in main wash required. The programmable functions and rinses for COTTONS, MINIMUM remain stored in memory until they are IRON, DELICATES, QUICK WASH, and cancelled by the user.
  • Page 32 You can programme a soak time of: At the end of the main wash addi- tional water flows into the drum and – 30 mins or the suds are cooled down. – 1 hour or Hot suds can damage plastic drainage –...
  • Page 33 E For the programmable function re- quired turn the programme selector The programmable functions are acti- to the setting given: vated using the additional option but- – for A tons and the programme selector in to – MIXED WASH Poly/Cottons – special combinations, which intro- duce extra features not marked up on –...
  • Page 34 The Rinses indicator light comes on. F By pressing the START button a vari- C E F G ous number of times you can select different soak times. To confirm the F Pressing the START button once will soak time selected an indicator light activate the programmable function.
  • Page 35 The washing machine must not be hosed down. A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, Part Number 98013530, which is suit- able for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and...
  • Page 36 ^ Remove the siphon from compart- ment p. Wash under running warm water and replace. ^ Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer until a resistance is felt. Over time, detergent residue can build up in the water jets in the top of the de- ^ Press down the red release catch tergent drawer housing.
  • Page 37 Check the fluff (drain) filter initially after 3-4 washes to ascertain how often it is likely to require cleaning. With normal cleaning approx. 2 litres of water run out. If the drain outlet is clogged, more wa- ter will be retained in the machine Caution: If laundry has been washed ^ Open the flap.
  • Page 38 ^ Once the flow of water ceases, re- ^ Clean the inside of the fluff filter hous- move the fluff filter completely. ing. ^ Clean the fluff filter thoroughly. Remove any deposits of limescale and detergent or foreign objects from the ^ Remove any foreign objects (e.g.
  • Page 39 ^ First turn off the stopcock. ^ Unscrew the threaded union connect- ing the free end of the inlet hose to The washing machine has two filters to the stopcock. protect the water inlet valves. One filter the open end of the inlet hose is accessible and should be cleaned about every six months, or after an in- terruption to the external water supply.
  • Page 40 With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the appli- ance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suit- ably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 41 Check drain The water outlet is Clean the fluff (drain) filter blocked. and drain pump. The drain hose has The maximum drain height been fixed too high. is 1 m. Check inlet The water inlet is – Open the stopcock. blocked –...
  • Page 42 Check drain The drain outlet is Clean the fluff (drain) filter restricted. and drain pump. Check inlet The water inlet is re- – make sure the stopcock is stricted or the water opened wide enough. pressure is too low. – make sure the inlet hose is not kinked.
  • Page 43 The four feet are not Level the machine. See advice resting evenly on the on installation. floor. The spin speed se- Select a higher spin speed lected was too low. next time. The machine is not Put the plug in the socket and connected to the elec- switch on.
  • Page 44 These do not indicate a fault. They occur at the begin- ning and end of a pumping sequence as a normal part of the operation. The water supply pres- – Clean the filter in the water sure is too low. inlet system.
  • Page 45 Insufficient amounts of – Add more detergent. detergent were used to – Before washing the next load break down the particles run a COTTONS programme of grease, e.g. from oils at 70°C or above with pow- and lotions, in heavily der detergent but without a soiled laundry.
  • Page 46 If the drain outlet is clogged, more wa- ter will be retained in the machine Caution: If laundry has been washed at a high temperature, water draining out of the machine will still be hot. ^ Switch off the washing machine. Take the (yellow) filter flap opener from ^ Open the flap (in the machine plinth).
  • Page 47 Always make sure the drum is stationary before reaching in to the machine to remove washing. Reaching into a moving drum is ex- tremely dangerous. ^ Pull the emergency door latch down- wards (see illustration). The machine door will then open.
  • Page 48 PC is reserved for the service engineer, for updates to your machine – Your Miele Dealer or in future years. – Your nearest Miele Service depart- When for example technological devel- ment opments offer advanced modifications (see back cover for the address).
  • Page 49 The most stable part of the floor is usually in the corner. If the machine is installed on a raised plinth, it secured against slippage during spin using A Turn the left-hand transit bar 90°. retaining clips (available from the Miele Spare Parts Dept).
  • Page 50 B Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°. D Plug the two holes with the plastic caps supplied. The washing machine must not be moved without the transit bars in place. Store the transit bars in a safe place for future use. They must be re-fitted if the machine is to be moved again (e.g.when moving house).
  • Page 51 The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. ^ Using a screwdriver loosen foot gether with counter nut by turning it anti-clockwise, and unscrew to the required height. ^ Put the machine back on all four feet. ^ Use a spirit level to check the ma- chine is standing level.
  • Page 52 All items marked * are available to order lid, the building-under kit is not nec- from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele essary. Otherwise Spare Parts Dept. ^ Fitting instructions are supplied with the building under kit.
  • Page 53 595.0 (+1.5) mm Panels more than 1.5 mm thick require an adapter strip for a 4 mm thick decor panel. This is available from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Depart- ment: ^ Unscrew 4 screws from the decor strip on the door catch side of the door and take the decor strip off.
  • Page 54 ^ Carefully remove the remaining pro- ordered from your Kitchen Dealer or tective foil from the velcro. manufacturer. For Miele kitchens please quote the model number of your ma- Press the plinth facing onto the adhe- sive surface of the velcro strips and chine when ordering.
  • Page 55 Longer hoses 2.5 or 4 metres in length are available as optional extras. The machine should be connected to a mains water supply in accordance with The machine is designed to operate standard regulations. In Germany the with a water flow pressure of 1 bar mini- washing machine is not required to mum up to 10 bar maximum.
  • Page 56 If required, the drain hose can be ex- tended to a length of 5 m. The neces- sary parts can be purchased from the Miele Spare Parts Department, or your Miele dealer. For a delivery head of more than 1 m (up to a maximum of 1.8 m) a second...
  • Page 57 All electrical work should be carried out only by a suitably qualified and compe- If this machine is fitted with a tent person, in strict accordance with non-rewireable plug and the socket out- national and local safety regulations. lets are not suitable for the plug sup- plied or if the existing plug needs to be Ensure power is not supplied to the ap- replaced by a new one, the old plug will...
  • Page 58 The wires in the mains lead are col- oured in accordance with the following code: Green/yellow = earth Blue = neutral Brown = live If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance do not corre- spond with the coloured markings iden- tifying the terminals of your plug, pro- ceed as follows:...
  • Page 59 Programme (without any additional op- tions or in kWh litres normal short programmable functions) 95°C 5.0 kg 1.70 1 h 54 mins 1 h 22 mins 60°C 5.0 kg 0.95 1 h 58 mins 1 h 16 mins 40°C 5.0 kg 0.55 1 h 58 mins 1 h 06 mins...
  • Page 60 Height 85.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 60.0 cm Depth with door open 97.0 cm Weight 96 kg Maximum floor load 1600 Newton (approx. 160 kg) Capacity 5 kg dry laundry Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Consumption data...
  • Page 64 Alteration rights reserved/3702 M.-Nr. 05 537 010 / V02 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.